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Hedge Fund Consultant & TrainerAbout Wall Street Prep

Wall Street Prep (WSP) was established in 2004 by investment bankers to deliver best-in-class training programs to the financial services industry. Our instructor-led and online training programs bridge the gap between academia and the real world by equipping finance professionals and students with the practical skills needed to succeed on the job.

Our clients include the world’s top investment banks, private equity firms, hedge funds, asset managers, Fortune 500 companies, and leading undergraduate business and MBA programs. With a reputation for excellence, WSP’s programs are designed by subject matter experts and delivered by seasoned industry practitioners.

Position Overview

As a Hedge Fund Consultant/Trainer, you will have the opportunity to help shape our training program curricula, as well as teach, mentor, and inspire future investors and finance professionals. In this role, you will:

• Serve as a lead facilitator for public-markets investing training sessions, with a focus on hedge fund analysts and associates, helping participants develop the analytical, judgment, and investing skills required to succeed on the buy-side.
• Share real-world insights from your investing experience, including idea generation, variant perception, catalyst-driven investing, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Develop your personal brand as a thought leader in hedge fund investing while expanding your network across top financial institutions.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in hedge fund investing (buy-side) and a passion for teaching complex investment concepts in a clear, engaging, and practical way.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with WSP on shaping programs, including:
• • Work with internal content teams to design hedge fund focused training programs
  • Enhance and update existing hedge fund training materials
  • Develop new content across strategies (e.g., long/short equity, macro, credit, quantitative)
• Deliver in-person and virtual training seminars for clients, including:
• • Undergraduate and MBA students at leading business schools
  • Professionals at investment banks, hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutions
• Teach core hedge fund and public equities investing concepts, including:
• • Fundamental long/short equity investing
  • Investment idea generation and alpha creation
  • Public equities modeling, earnings analysis, and valuation in support of investment recommendations
  • Sector/industry coverage and research frameworks
  • Portfolio construction and risk management
• Conduct one-on-one tutoring or small-group sessions to provide personalized instruction
• Successfully complete WSP’s Train-the-Trainer Program, designed to refine instructional and presentation skills

What We Are Looking ForExperience:

• 5+ years of direct experience generating and underwriting investment ideas within an active public-markets strategy at a top tier hedge fund.
• Background in:
• • Long/short equity (preferred)
  • Macro, credit, or quantitative strategies (also considered)
• Prior experience in investment banking or equity research strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with:
• • Building and owning financial models
  • Generating investment ideas (long and short)
  • Conducting fundamental analysis and sector coverage
  • Making investment recommendations and contributing to portfolio decisions

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• MBA or CFA is a plus but not required

Skills & Passion:

• Strong financial modeling, accounting, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Deep understanding of public markets and hedge fund strategies
• Ability to clearly communicate complex investment concepts, including how to form differentiated views, update investment thesis with new information, and make decisions under uncertainty
• Passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing others

Availability:

• Flexibility to conduct training sessions Monday–Friday and weekends as needed
• Ability to commit to at least 10 training days per year
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Compensation & BenefitsCompensation:

• Highly competitive daily rate

Benefits:

• All travel and accommodation expenses covered by WSP
• Paid professional development through WSP’s Train-the-Trainer Program
• Flexible scheduling to fit your availability

Opportunities to:

• Deepen your expertise across hedge fund strategies and markets
• Establish yourself as a thought leader in the investment community
• Expand your network across top-tier buy-side and sell-side institutions
• Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team passionate about finance education

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wall Street Prep is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We celebrate diversity and strive to build an inclusive workplace where all team members are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.